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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,886.26, 26,061.93 and 10,927.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,886.26, 26,061.93 and 10,927.92 is: 15,079.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,886.26 : 26,061.93 = 10,927.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,886.26/26,061.93 = 10,927.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,886.26x = 26,061.93 × 10,927.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,886.26x = 284,802,686.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,802,686.09/18,886.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,079.89

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